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Junior livestock show concludes with auction
The sale of champions will conclude the 2024 Wood County Junior Livestock Show this week.
The sale starts at 6 p.m. Friday at the Quitman ag facility off FM 2088 on the north end of the high …
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3/28/24 10:15 AM
Mineola chamber planning for annual fiesta in May
The Mineola Chamber of Commerce is preparing for the annual Fiesta de Mayo (May Fiesta) which celebrates Hispanic heritage and culture in the area from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 in historic …
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3/28/24 10:01 AM
Mineola police cite five for egg-throwing
Four juveniles and a 17-year-old identified as being from the Grand Saline area have been issued 15 citations for criminal mischief following a series of egg-throwing incidents in Mineola on Sunday, …
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3/28/24 10:00 AM
Two candidates seeking Mineola board position
Two candidates are seeking the unexpired two-year term on the Mineola School Board during the May 4 election.
Early voting will be held April 22-30. The last day to register to participate in …
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3/28/24 09:54 AM
Alba-Golden film maker state semifinalist
“Stories are kept there…and they need to be told,” commented Alba-Golden High School filmmaker Hunter Whitecotton.
He was referring to the production of short films, …
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By John Arbter
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 3/28/24 09:53 AM
woodctystringer@gmail.com | 3/28/24 09:53 AM
Police canine set to retire, hopes to live with handler
In a brief meeting last Tuesday, Wood County commissioners acknowledged the donation of police canine Mata in 2020 so that the dog might remain with its handler upon retirement.
The dog and his …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 3/28/24 09:52 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 3/28/24 09:52 AM
Demand, costs combine to necessitate Meals on Wheels program waiting list
The combination of higher food costs and increased demand has led the Meals on Wheels of East Texas (MOWET) to create a waiting list for its services.
As of last week that list numbered 450 …
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3/28/24 09:52 AM
AGISD to offer free breakfast and lunch
Alba-Golden’s monthly meeting featured many announcements, recognitions and updates on ongoing projects.
For the first year, AG Food Service Director Laura Reid is recommending that …
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By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 3/28/24 09:51 AM
news@wood.cm | 3/28/24 09:51 AM
Mineola, Quitman OK fiber-optic projects; Quitman council approves alcohol permit
Several topics that have been keeping Quitman residents on the edge of their seats were officially voted on Thursday evening.
The council unanimously passed the previously discussed motion to …
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By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 3/28/24 09:51 AM
news@wood.cm | 3/28/24 09:51 AM
Quitman foundation hands out first round of classroom teacher grants
The Quitman Lake Country Charitable Foundation, through the newly formed Quitman ISD Educational Fund, recently announced their first grant awards to QISD faculty on Thursday, March 21. Eight …
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By Carley Tucker |
3/28/24 09:44 AM
Mineola, Quitman OK fiber-optic projects; Downtown event street closures announced
Mineola is moving ahead with a partnership with Peoples Telephone to bring fiber-optic internet service to the entire community.
The Mineola Economic Development Corporation voted Thursday to …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 3/28/24 09:43 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 3/28/24 09:43 AM
Mineola Police Report
March 16
5:30 a.m., suspicious persons, N. Pacific, male and female asleep at location, previously criminally trespassed from another location.
8:28 a.m., suspicious persons, N. Pacific, …
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3/28/24 07:58 AM
Wood County Sheriff’s Report
March 13
Deputy Pollard, dog bite, Winnsboro ER; FedEx driver advised while attempting to deliver package she was bitten by dog, dog owner could not provide vaccine records, citation issued, dog …
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3/28/24 07:58 AM
McGahee earns national prose interpretation title
Belmont University senior Meritt McGahee of Alba was the individual national champion in Prose Interpretation during the National Christian College Forensics Invitational hosted by Belmont March 7-9.
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3/21/24 10:07 AM
Guitarist plans show in Mineola
An incredible guitar concert is scheduled in Mineola on April 18 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Broad Street Church of Christ, 440 W. Broad St.
It is presented by the Texas Fingerstyle …
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3/21/24 10:06 AM
Disc golfers converge on Mineola
The Mineola Disc Golf Club is hosting an open tournament at the Mineola Nature Preserve course Saturday and Sunday, March 23-24.
Entry fees are $100 for the pro divisions, $75 for amateur …
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3/21/24 10:05 AM
Downtown Mineola building renovations OK’d
The Mineola Landmark Commission has approved plans to remodel the front of an historic downtown building at 108 N. Johnson St.
Greg McKinney of Cohan Properties plans to reframe the front, …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 3/21/24 10:03 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 3/21/24 10:03 AM
Quitman P&Z recommends alcohol sales for store
Quitman Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-1 Monday in favor of a special use permit that would allow the sale of beer and wine at the Hitching Post convenience store on E. Goode St.
The …
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By Brynna Williamson
news@wood.cm | 3/21/24 10:03 AM
news@wood.cm | 3/21/24 10:03 AM
Foundation grants Mineola ISD $83,000
Mineola School Board accepted gifts totaling $233,000 Monday and amended the budget by another $480,000 to cover furniture costs for the new primary school and soon-to-be reconfigured elementary …
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By Phil Major
publisher@wood.cm | 3/21/24 10:02 AM
publisher@wood.cm | 3/21/24 10:02 AM
Master Gardeners hosting free conference
Wood County Master Gardeners are hosting the “Homesteading, Back to Basics” Spring Conference on Saturday, March 23 at Quitman High School from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The special …
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3/21/24 10:01 AM
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